Students with disabilities are still facing obstacles in online classes
Some students with disabilities have faced pushback from professors when asking for accommodations. Read more »
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On-campus students must pack up belongings before leaving Thanksgiving week
Students must pack up belongings and leave them on or near their beds labeled with a shipping address before leaving for winter break. Read more »
Faculty members disagree on SU's optional COVID-19 employee testing policy
Some employees said that they don’t have a problem with the university’s optional COVID-19 testing policy for employees, while others expressed concern at the lack of stricter guidelines. Read more »
Mark Zuckerberg-backed foundation helps fund Onondaga County elections
The Onondaga County Board of Elections received $280,000 in grant funding from the Center for Tech and Civic Life to cover budget shortfalls ahead of the election. Read more »
Professor researches antibody as possible treatment for COVID-19
Alison Patteson, an assistant professor of physics, is leading a team researching the connections between the COVID-19 virus and pritumumab. Read more »
Indigenous community relieved after Columbus statue removal announcement
For Indigenous people, the downtown monument serves as a reminder of Columbus’ murder, enslavement and oppression of their ancestors. Read more »
Common Council passes police reform legislation 'Right to Know Act'
The Right to Know Act is designed to increase transparency in interactions between Syracuse Police Department officers and city residents. Read more »
Syracuse University freshman dies after trolley collision
Trevor Pierce, a freshman at SU, was transported to Upstate Medical University in critical condition. Read more »
SUNY-ESF snail-breeding program aims to restore species
The population of Chittenango ovate amber snails has declined since the flooding of its main habitat. Read more »
SU may resume in-person activities as soon as this week
After working to contain the cluster to a group of students associated with at least one party on Walnut Avenue, SU is now increasing its efforts to ensure the virus doesn’t spread indirectly to the wider campus community. Read more »
The Daily Orange unable to print until Thursday
In lieu of a Monday issue, The D.O. will publish a 16-page paper on Thursday. Read more »
Travel restrictions deter international students from studying at SU
SU’s decline in international student enrollment wipes away increases made in 2018 and 2019. Read more »
SA to offer students credits for Lyft rides for a month
The “Lyft Bill,” which SA has passed for several years now, will give students a credit of at least $10 toward a Lyft ride. Read more »
Jorge Castillo works to foster success within the LGBTQ community at SU
Since first arriving at the resource center in July 2018, Jorge Castillo has served as a mentor to several SU students. Read more »
First Multicultural Week to feature student testimonies, performances
Multicultural Week is meant address the #NotAgainSU and Black Lives Matter movements as well as difficulties people of color face in the professional world. Read more »
Syracuse city schools struggle to provide students access to daily meals
Since suspending in-person classes in March, the district has worked with community organizations to provide thousands of meals for its students. Read more »
Domestic violence calls jump in Syracuse after NY lockdown
Experts said some of the health measures meant to prevent COVID-19 spread have created new concerns for victims of intimate partner violence. Read more »
Syracuse learning centers provide support to families throughout pandemic
Many learning centers throughout the city have become essential for families and students facing difficulties during the pandemic. Read more »
Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases
SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read more »
Syracuse will remove Christopher Columbus statue, rename plaza
The city will remove the statue after residents denounced the statue Columbus as a symbol of colonialism and white supremacy. Read more »
SU will continue in-person classes as active cases climb to 76
SU's positive test numbers are below the state's threshold for pausing in-person instruction. Read more »
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses racism at SU, newsroom during University Lecture
Hannah-Jones is best known for her work on The 1619 Project, a collection of stories and essays examining slavery’s legacy in the United States and highlighting Black Americans’ contributions to the country. Read more »
SU reports 20 new COVID-19 cases two days after announcing cluster
Many of the coronavirus cases are associated with a party that took place at an apartment complex on Walnut Avenue late last week. Read more »
Mayor Walsh enters quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure
Richard David, the mayor of Binghamton, tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday night after attending an event at Syracuse City Hall. Read more »
